Real healing begins when we start living in alignment with what truly matters to us.

Together, we’ll explore the habits and thought patterns that may be holding you back, and replace them with empirically supported tools to help you move forward with more clarity, ease, and meaning.

I treat depression, anxiety, couples, families, neurodiversity, pain, and parenting challenges.

I create a therapeutic relationship that feels collaborative, warm, and nonjudgmental—I am someone who can both hold space for pain and challenge you to grow. My foundation is in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and my work with clients focuses on identifying what matters most and helping to develop psychological flexibility.

My goal is to support you through life’s challenging moments, help you learn from them, and guide you toward a life that feels more fulfilling and grounded in your values.

Education & Experience

Education

  • Doctoral Student, Clinical Psychology
    PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, Palo Alto University (APA Accredited), 2011–2012
  • M.S., Clinical Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy)
    Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, 2011
  • B.A., Psychology (Magna Cum Laude)
    Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, CA, 2009

Clinical Experience

12/2024 – Present
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Conscious Mind Therapy Institute, Walnut Creek, CA
Provide individual, couple, and family therapy (20–24 clients/week) using ACT and client-centered strategies.
12/2019 – 12/2024
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Conscious Mind Therapy Institute, Walnut Creek, CA
Delivered goal-oriented ACT interventions to 15–20 clients/week under supervision, advancing clinical skills.
05/2019 – Present
Adjunct Professor, Psychology
Ohlone Community College, Fremont, CA
Design and deliver online undergraduate courses in psychology; develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments.
01/2010 – 05/2011
Practicum Student
New Directions for Youth, North Hollywood, CA
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to court-mandated adolescents; play therapy and family systems work.
01/2010 – 04/2011
Practicum Student
Pacoima Middle School, Pacoima, CA
Psychoeducation groups on drug abuse, gang involvement, and social skills for at-risk youth.
03/2010 – 05/2011
Practicum Student
Fair Avenue Elementary, North Hollywood, CA
Anger management groups for children; collaborated with educators and parents on treatment planning.
08/2008 – 05/2009
Assistant Group Leader
Circle of Sisters, Santa Rosa, CA
Co-facilitated weekly empowerment groups for elementary girls using art, skits, and community experts.